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- Iran-backed Houthi forces imposed a renewed siege on Taiz, cutting the last main road on October 4.
- The siege blocked fuel, medicines and food, according to Yemen’s Ministry of Public Health.
- Health officials warn emergency, surgery, dialysis and neonatal services could stop if supplies run out.
- A 20-litre petrol container now costs 90,000 Yemeni riyals ($58), up from 30,000 riyals ($19).